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Moran Lake

Moran Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Hubbard County.

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Fish species in Moran Lake

Moran Lake near 46.8538, -95.0669 is a lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota. Moran Lake covers about 101 acres, reaches a recorded 15 feet and holds about 276 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Moran Lake

Moran Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Moran Lake

Fish reported from Moran Lake include black crappie, bluegill, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Moran Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Moran Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Moran Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Rock Bass

At Moran Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Moran Lake

On a first trip to Moran Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Moran Lake

Spring at Moran Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Moran Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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